Monthly Archives: July 2022
Pensions Evri-where? A Smart solution that’s got a way to go!
We know them as Hermes, they like us to know them as Evri – (as in Evri-where) and the courier firm has done a deal with 12,000 of its 30,000 couriers granting them “self-employed +” status. Yesterday, the 12,000 couriers … Continue reading
Rejoicing in Hackney as Zola the dog is found
Zola, the Pension Minister’s hound was lost in Haggersden. But Zola has been found. We will forgive “late comms” on DB funding , there is more rejoicing in the Borough of Hackney over one dog that is found…well done … Continue reading
Sunak needs Osborne’s rabbit and hat to win now!
Yesterday I reported that Rishi Sunak had drifted to 3-1 against while Liz Truss was 3-1 on Today’s news is that the odds have widened further A Sunak win is now promising nearly four pounds profit to a one pound … Continue reading
Government changes course on DB funding
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2023 look like arriving some time in 2023 after another round of consultation. They appear to be taking schemes on a different course to what tPR had been suggesting … Continue reading
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Al Rush calls out FSCS for failing BSPS transferees
In a scintillating hour long session, Al Rush condemned FSCS for its lack of transparency towards steelworkers explained his relationship with Clark Wilmott and how Philippa Hann became involved with the FCA confirmed that Andrew Bailey fell asleep not once … Continue reading
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The “personalised nudge” – down the slippery slope or a shove towards better pensions?
This week we are hearing a lot about what providers think they should be able to do with their customers to help those customers take better decisions. A pension provider’s view of what’s good for a customer may be skewed … Continue reading
Truss now nine times as likely to win as Sunak
Liz Truss if three to one on and Rishi Sunak three to one against to be our next Prime Minister, that means you’ll get over £4 for a one pound stake if Rishi wins and only £1.31 if Liz … Continue reading
Breaking; Al Rush to blow lid on FSCS at today’s Pension PlayPen coffee Morning
For days we have worried about “Princess” Margaret Snowden who contracted Covid in the arctic and is unwell. After 2.5 years vigilance, Covid finally got me when miles from civilisation! Day 12 still positive, still unwell. 7 days quarantine at … Continue reading
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Are pensions the problem or a solution to NHS staffing problems?
So far, pensions have not been central to the tussle between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as they try to win the hearts and minds of Tory members. Cost of living issues are sensitive as the Conservative Party membership is … Continue reading
BSPS will clear the way for better financial advice.
2/2 This wouldn’t be so serious if it didn’t expose decent advisers, with good ethics and greater technical competence than FCA, to risk of disproportionate redress, where causation is weak/unproven, due FCA’s flawed file assessment. At least wait for CP22/6 … Continue reading
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